2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Ignition

23 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check ignition timing at idle using a timing light.
SEM872F
Ignition timing:
M/T 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T 10ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK©GO TO 29.
NG©GO TO 24.
24 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-55.
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 25.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Leaningº.
2. GO TO 24.
25 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
M/T: 700±50 rpm
A/T: 800±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 27.
NG©GO TO 26.
26 CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of a problem, but this is rarely
the case).
2. Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to ªNATS (Nissan Anti-Theft
System)º, EC-72.
©GO TO 24.
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
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27 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 23.
OK©GO TO 29.
NG©GO TO 28.
28 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM section.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 26.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 24.
29 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM.
Refer to ªHOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIONº, EC-68.
©INSPECTION END
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Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
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Fail-safe Chart=NJEC0040The ECM enters fail-safe mode if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short cir-
cuit. When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MI illuminates.
DTC No.
Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode CON-
SULT-II
GSTECM*1
P0100 0100 Mass air flow sensor
circuitEngine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0115 0115 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time
after turning ignition switch ªONº or ªSTARTº.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
The radiator fan operates.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or Start40ÉC (104ÉF)
More than approx. 4 minutes
after ignition ON or Start80ÉC (176ÉF)
Except as shown above40 - 80ÉC (104 - 176ÉF)
(Depends on the time)
P0120 0120 Throttle position sensor
circuitThrottle position will be determined based on the injected fuel amount and
the engine speed. Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
Unable to
access
ECMUnable to
access
Diagnostic
Test Mode
IIECMECM fail-safe activating condition
The computing function of the ECM was judged to be malfunctioning.
When the fail-safe system activates (i.e., if the ECM detects a malfunction
condition in the CPU of ECM), the MI on the instrument panel lights to warn
the driver.
However it is not possible to access ECM and DTC cannot be confirmed.
Engine control with fail-safe
When ECM fail-safe is operating, fuel injection, ignition timing, fuel pump
operation and IACV-AAC valve operation are controlled under certain limita-
tions.
ECM fail-safe operation
Engine speedEngine speed will not rise more than
3,000 rpm
Fuel injectionSimultaneous multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
Ignition timing Ignition timing is fixed at the preset value
Fuel pumpFuel pump relay is ªONº when engine is
running and ªOFFº when engine stalls
IACV-AAC valve Full open
Cooling fansCooling fan relay ªONº (High speed condi-
tion) when engine is running, and ªOFFº
when engine stalls.
Replace ECM, if ECM fail-safe condition is confirmed.
*: In Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results) (If so equipped)
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Fail-safe Chart
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Symptom Matrix ChartNJEC0041SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNJEC0041S01
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit11232 22 3 2EC-464
Fuel pressure regulator sys-
tem334444444 4EC-39
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-447
Evaporative emission sys-
tem334444444 4EC-33
Air Positive crankcase ventila-
tion system334444444 41EC-37
Incorrect idle speed adjust-
ment3 3 1 1 1 1 1 EC-41
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-313
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing
adjustment33111 11 1EC-41
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-451
EGR EGR volume control valve
circuit2233 3EC-293
EGR system212333223 3EC-285,
293, 353
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-145
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
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Symptom Matrix Chart
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0042Remarks:
+Specification data are reference values.
+Specification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
(i.e., Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING. Specification data might be displayed even when igni-
tion timing is not adjusted to specification. This IGN TIMING monitors the data calculated by the ECM according to the input signals
from the crankshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.)
+If the real-time diagnosis results are NG, and the on board diagnostic system results are OK, when diagnosing the mass air flow sensor,
first check to see if the fuel pump control circuit is normal.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED+Tachometer: Connect
+Run engine and compare tachometer indication with the CONSULT-II
value.Almost the same speed as the
CONSULT-II value.
MAS A/F SE-B1+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 1.0 - 1.7V
2,500 rpm 1.5 - 2.1V
B/FUEL SCHDL+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 1.5 - 3.0 msec
2,000 rpm 1.2 - 3.0 msec
A/F ALPHA-B1+Engine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm75 - 125%
COOLAN TEMP/S+Engine: After warming up More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
HO2S1 (B1)
+Engine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V¨0.6 - 1.0V
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)LEAN¨RICH
Changes more than 5 times
during 10 seconds.
HO2S2 (B1)
+Engine: After warming upRevving engine from idle to 3,000
rpm quickly0 - 0.3V¨0.6 - 1.0V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)LEAN¨RICH
VHCL SPEED SE+Turn drive wheels and compare speedometer indication with the CON-
SULT-II valueAlmost the same speed as the
CONSULT-II value
BATTERY VOLT+Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
THRTL POS SEN+Engine: Idle Throttle valve fully closed 0.15 - 0.85V
+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve fully opened 3.5 - 4.7V
EGR TEMP SEN*+Engine: After warming up Less than 4.5V
START SIGNAL+Ignition switch: ON®START®ON OFF®ON®OFF
CLSD THL POS
CLSD THL/P SW*+Engine: Idle Throttle valve: Idle position ON
+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
AIR COND SIG+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineA/C switch ªOFFº OFF
A/C switch ªONº
(Compressor operates)ON
P/N POSI SW+Ignition switch: ONShift lever ªPº or ªNº ON
Except above OFF
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
EC-128

MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
PW/ST SIGNAL+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineSteering wheel in neutral position
(forward direction)OFF
The steering wheel is turned ON
LOAD SIGNAL+Engine: runningRear window defogger or headlamp
ªONºON
Except the above OFF
IGNITION SW+Ignition switch: ON®OFF ON®OFF
HEATER FAN SW+Heater fan switch is ªONº ON
+Heater fan switch is ªOFFº OFF
INJ PULSE-B1+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 2.0 - 3.5 msec
2,000 rpm 1.5 - 3.5 msec
IGN TIMING+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdleM/T: 8ɱ5É BTDC
A/T: 10ɱ5É BTDC
2,000 rpm Approx. 30É BTDC
CAL/LD VALUE+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle Not used
2,500 rpm Not used
ABSOL TH´P/S+Engine: Idle Throttle valve fully closed 0.0É
+Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve fully opened Approx. 80É
MASS AIRFLOW+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: N
+No-loadIdle 1.0 - 4.0 g´m/s
2,500 rpm 5.0 - 10.0 g´m/s
IACV-AAC/V+Engine: After warming up
+Air conditioner switch: OFF
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 5 - 25 steps
2,000 rpm Ð
PURG VOL C/V+Engine: After warming up
+No-loadIdle 0%
Revving engine Ð
EGR VOL CON/V*+Engine: After warming up
+Shift lever: ªNº
+No-loadIdle 0 step
Revving engine up to 3,000 rpm
quickly1 - 10 steps
INT/V SOL-B1+Engine: After warming up
+Lift up drive wheelsIdle OFF
Suitable gear position except ªPº or
ªNº and revving engineON (Momentarily)
AIR COND RLY+Air conditioner switch: OFF®ON OFF®ON
FUEL PUMP RLY+Ignition switch is turned to ON (Operates for 1 second)
+Engine running and cranking
+When engine is stopped (stops in 1.5 seconds)ON
+Except as shown above OFF
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
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MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
COOLING FAN+After warming up engine, idle
the engine.
+Air conditioner switch: OFFEngine coolant temperature is 99ÉC
(210ÉF) or lessOFF
Engine coolant temperature is 100ÉC
(212ÉF) or moreON
HO2S1 HTR (B1)+Engine speed: Below 3,200 rpm ON
+Engine speed: Above 3,200 rpm OFF
HO2S2 HTR (B1)+Engine speedBelow 3,600 rpm [After driving for 2
minutes at a speed of 70 km/h (43
MPH) or more]ON
Above 3,600 rpm OFF
+Ignition switch ON (Engine stopped) OFF
TRVL AFTER MI+Ignition switch: ONVehicle has traveled after MI has
turned ON.0 - 65,535 km
(0 - 40,723 mile)
*: If so equipped
Major Sensor Reference Graph in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0043The following are the major sensor reference graphs in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
THRTL POS SEN, ABSOL TH´P/S, CLSD THL/P SWNJEC0043S01Below is the data for ªTHRTL POS SENº, ªABSOL TH´P/Sº and ªCLSD THL/P SWº when depressing the
accelerator pedal with the ignition switch ªONº.
The signal of ªTHRTL POS SENº and ªABSOL TH´P/Sº should rise gradually without any intermittent drop or
rise after ªCLSD THL/P SWº is changed from ªONº to ªOFFº.
SEF240Y
ENG SPEED, MAS A/F SE-B1, THRTL POS SEN, HO2S2 (B1), HO2S1 (B1), INJ PULSE-B1NJEC0043S02Below is the data for ªENG SPEEDº, ªMAS A/F SE-B1º, ªTHRTL POS SENº, ªHO2S2 (B1)º, ªHO2S1 (B1)º and
ªINJ PULSE-B1º when revving engine quickly up to 4,800 rpm under no load after warming up engine to nor-
mal operating temperature.
Each value is for reference, the exact value may vary.
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
EC-130

TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
3 W/RHeated oxygen sensor 2
heater (rear)[Engine is running]
+Engine speed is below 3,600 rpm
+After driving for 2 minutes at a speed of 70
km/h (43 MPH) or moreApproximately 0.7V
[Ignition switch ªONº]
+Engine stopped
+Engine speed is above 3,600 rpmBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
4 R/BHeated oxygen sensor 1
heater (front)[Engine is running]
+Engine speed is below 3,200 rpmApproximately 0V
[Engine is running]
+Engine speed is above 3,200 rpmBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
6
7
15
16BR
L/G
P
ORIACV-AAC valve[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+Idle speed0.1 - 14V
8*
9*
17*
18*SB
W/B
R/Y
BR/REGR volume control
valve[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+Rev engine from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm0 - 14V
10 Y/B A/T signal No. 3[Engine is running]
+Idle speedApproximately 0V
13 LG/R Cooling fan relay[Engine is running]
+Cooling fan is not operatingBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
+Cooling fan is operatingApproximately 0V
14 GY/LEVAP canister purge
volume control valve
(ON/OFF duty)[Engine is running]
+Warm-up condition
+Accelerator pedal depressed5 - 12V
SEF975W
19 BR/W A/T signal No. 5[Engine is running]
+Idle speedApproximately 8V
21 B/P Fuel pump relay[Ignition switch ªONº]
+For 1 second after turning ignition switch
ªONº
[Engine is running]0-1V
[Ignition switch ªONº]
+More than 1 second after turning ignition
switch ªONºBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
22 OR/L Malfunction indicator[Ignition switch ªONº]0-1V
[Engine is running]
+Idle speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
23 L Air conditioner relay[Engine is running]
+Both A/C switch and blower switch are ªONºApproximately 0V
[Engine is running]
+A/C switch is ªOFFºBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
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ECM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
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